“Excited to share this great news: CHRISTMAS of 2017 comes early for our #JUMANJI SEQUEL,” he captioned a brooding shot of the cast deep in the jungle. “We were always slated to be released summer of 2017, but after months of shooting and editing our movie together, we realized we have a big family franchise on our hands, that’s full of Christmas wish fulfillment (sic), fun and heart.

“Like so many of us, it’s my FAVORITE time of the year and I LUV (sic) delivering holiday entertainment. From MOANA this Thanksgiving, to ROCK THE TROOPS this Christmas, to JUMANJI next Christmas! Calling Rudolph now to get our sleigh and fanny packs,” he joked.

The Jake Kasdan-directed movie will reportedly follow four teenagers playing the mysterious board game and controlling the fate of their characters, played by Johnson, Hart, Black, and Gillan.